Intuition or Just Nerves?

My inner voice led to my diagnosis with cancer when all indications were that nothing was going on except being post-partum.

I don't trust my intuition anymore, but it was a very powerful voice at that time.

If it's really strong, don't ignore it.

why do you ignore your feelings?
i never do. i always follow my intuition. i get strange things as well. for example i will think of someone in my sleep and then the next day i either get an email or phone call from that person (maybe months and years have passed since i last saw/heard from).
or i dream that one of my kids is sick. the very next day that child gets sick. i get a bad feeling about getting into my car, turns out car break was not working properly. i always always follow my intuition.
wish i had followed when i met my MIL :) now that would have saved me a lot of grief.

I believe what you are experiencing is real. All people are born with many, many intuitive and psychic abilities. Unfortunately, as we grow, we are taught to ignore those "feelings" and to trust logic instead.
Ever wonder why kids often draw pictures of people with a big blue (or other color) cloud around them? It's because they are drawing the aura they naturally see, but they are taught to stop looking for them. "Billy, we don't draw people with colors around their heads..see..do it like this...draw a circle head, eyes, nose, mouth and hair" Eventually, that's all the kids continue to see...
You can train yourself to develop these intuitions and instincts. Trust them more and you will feel more confident doing just that!

You mention that you have never had very good judgement. I would ask yourself whether that is true and look to your past when you have ignored your gut or intuition. Is the reason you think you have poor judgement due to the fact that you ignored these bad feelings and didn't act on them? I am more apt to think you have good judgement, but allow others feelings and judgements to impact your actions. Just something to think about. The mind is so powerful and I would hate for you to label yourself without really understanding what "having good judgement" means. That being said, I would not want someone with poor judgement to follow their intuition or their gut. I have dealt with people like that in my life and they tend to be very paranoid or jump to conclusions right away and have been wrong and there have been bad consequenses for them.

I'm sorry but I must speak a different language. I didn't understand your concern. If you are trying to say you are not comfortable around someone then don't hang around that person. If you think you are not good at making decisions then you need to find a new compass. Try reading your Bible and praying to God and he will guide you. I do not believe in gut or intuition, that's when we make bad decisions. You need to know what is right and wrong and then work off of that.

always follow you gut, it never fails you. peace

R. H.
spirit soul and body wellness

I have found it is best to Follow your intuition. It is usually correct. You can follow it cautiously as you learn to understand it. This does not have to be stressful.

I absolutely DO "believe in such things." I know some people thing this is hooey. Okay, whatever works for them. That's okay. My friend and I playfully call this "woowoo," but it's absolutely real to us. That's what works for us. Your judgement will improve the more willing you are to listen to your gut. Now that you are becoming more aware you will have to learn to understand the feelings you are getting. It may take some time to interpret, so be open. I'm still working on this.

Meditation is a great idea. I have meditated all my life. Sometimes not as consistently as others, but it ALWAYS is helpful. I have learned different techniques over the years.

Ablaze79, you are not alone. Feel free to contact me to talk about it more.

One more thing. I read a wonderful book over the summer you might want to look into. It is a program actually.
Soul Coaching by Denise Linn

I loved it........although it might be too "woowoo" for you! LOL!

You need to be more specific.

Have you read the Gift of Fear (Gavin DeBecker)?
Women in particular are taught to be nice and in the process to ignore the warning signals. He talks about the difference between real and imagined fear and to use our "gut" to protect ourselves and our loved ones without being constantly paranoid. It's a good book and can be found in the library. I found it at the half priced book store.

Congratulations! You're sound like a Highly Sensitive person raised in a family of people who are not as sensitive as you are and and you're not alone. If this issue prevents you from eating, sleeping, working or gets in the way of important relationships seek professional help (ie medication/counseling). I had a similar issue starting at puberty. I think hormones and genetics contributed to my neurosis and anxiety. During college I got medicated in order to deal with difficult people and awkward situations. It helped but I still struggle. Find other people who are going thruough this and befriend them. It will help.

As a Christian who prays and reads her Bible (ok, maybe not daily :)) I absolutely say YES trust your intuition!

I have a very strong intuitive sense am a fairly good judge of character.
There have been so many times this has proven true I just expect it now.

We have had several friends who I felt like things were just not right with...mostly they were women who I just could not relate to/got really bad vibes from. All of these women ended up leaving (cheating on) their husbands.

At work I have called out several bad eggs.

IDK. I trust my instincts. I heed my bad feelings. More people should I think.
In my opinion, God gave me (us) this as a protective mechanisim.
If someone in your life is giving you a bad vibe, it is a good idea to distance yourself from them.

HTH!

Trust your gut I always say. My gut has never lead me wrong.

There is DEFINITELY a difference between the two. Intuition isn't necessarily nerve wrecking. I'm one of the most inttuitive people you'll ever come across. I hear it ALL the time and at LEAST 9 times out of 10, my instincts are right on. Occasionally, I'm not, but usually even then, my instincts were partially correct.

You may not think this has anything to do with it, but I'm a very spiritual person. I read the Bible daily and pray ALL THE TIME. I ask God to give me wisdom and discernment, guidance and direction. I've done this for years. As a result, my intuition amazes me sometimes.

Even in my business...I'm a certified posture alignment and pain management specialist. If someone has an issue with gait, shoulder pain, etc. I seem to be able to figure out what muscle(s) are working, not working, what's taking over and MANY times, WHERE the problem started. i.e. if you tell me you have shoulder pain, I figure out that it started in your hips. This happened FIVE times, just last night. May not make sense to you, but ask my clients. I figure it out and fix it. It's MORE than training and study.......FAR more.

I was thinking about a girlfriend this morning I haven't talked to in several months. As I was leaving the bank, her husband pulled up beside me and was on the phone with her. He handed the phone to me to talk to her. That kind of thing happens all the time, too. If I think about someone I haven't seen or talked to in a long time, ususally within 2-3 days, if not the same day, I'll see them, get a call, etc.

I think having a remarkable intuition is one of God's greatest gifts. Along with that comes a great deal of wisdom that He gives, too. I LOVE IT!